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=Jeeir of t^e cSa^on C^ttvc^ of 31 

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By the Rev. Canon W, H. Jones. 



^HE Wiltshire Archaeological Society having from the first 

 taken deep interest in the recovery o£ this precious relic of 

 the eighth century, it is thought well, as in some sort a report of 

 progress, to print a copy of the deed by which it has been conveyed 

 to Trustees with a view to its permanent preservation. The few 

 words printed in italics will shew the special trusts under which it 

 is held . 



It may be stated that between £800 and £900 have been raised and 

 expended in the purchase, conveyance, and partial restoration, of this 

 " Ecclesiola/' The latter work has consisted wholly of what may 

 termed re-habilitation — the replacing, exactly as they were originally, 

 several of the more mutilated features of the building. 



Everything has been done under the direction of Mr, Irvine, who 

 was the principal superintendent of the works both at the Abbey of 

 Bath and the Cathedral at Wells under Sir Gilbert Scott, and who 

 is an experienced and practical architect, and withal no mean archaeol- 

 ogist. To his pen we are indebted for a careful essay on the Ca- 

 thedral at Wells, printed in the Proceedings of the Somersetshire 

 Archaeological Society about two years ago. 



It may be added that a visit was paid to the " Ecclesiola " a few 

 months ago by Sir Gilbert Scott, who fully approved all that had 

 been done, and added a recommendation or two which have since 

 been carried out. 



The little Church having been made wind and water-tight, is 

 now used for daily prayer each morning at nine o'clock. The 

 fittings, stoves, seats, &c., have been supplied by private and special 

 offerings from the parishioners of Bradford-on-Avon. A simple yet 

 handsome lectern and prayer desk have been given as a memorial 



